How many different alkene products (counting cis and trans isomers of a compound as a single product) could be formed when 2,3-dimethyl-3-pentanol is dehydrated?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

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Dehydration of 2,3-dimethyl-3-pentanol can lead to the formation of alkenes by eliminating water. The possible alkenes are 2,3-dimethyl-2-pentene, 2,3-dimethyl-1-pentene, and 2,3-dimethyl-3-pentene. Counting cis and trans isomers as a single product, there are three distinct alkenes.

How Many Different Alkene Products (Counting Cis and Trans Isomers